Lee's Summit Fire Department

04/09/2026

A few light showers may be possible during the day across northern Missouri but, most will remain dry with highs in the 70s to near 80. Storm chances will increase tonight with the chance for some of those storms to be severe. The main threat with these storms will be for large hail however, damaging winds may also be possible.

04/03/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 3 at 2:39PM CDT until April 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Atchison, KS; Johnson, KS; Leavenworth, KS; Linn, KS; Miami, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Bates, MO; Carroll, MO; Cass, MO; Chariton, MO; Clay, MO; Cooper, MO; Henry, MO; Howard, MO; Jackson, MO; Johnson, MO; Lafayette, MO; Pettis, MO; Platte, MO; Randolph, MO; Ray, MO; Saline, MO

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 93 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS
JOHNSON LINN MIAMI

IN NORTHEAST KANSAS
ATCHISON LEAVENWORTH WYANDOTTE

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI
COOPER HOWARD PETTIS SALINE

IN NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI
CARROLL CHARITON RANDOLPH

IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI
BATES CASS CLAY HENRY JACKSON JOHNSON LAFAYETTE PLATTE RAY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADRIAN, ATCHISON, BELTON, BOONVILLE, BRUNSWICK, BUTLER, CARROLLTON, CLINTON, CONCORDIA, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, FAYETTE, FORT LEAVENWORTH, GLADSTONE, GLASGOW, HARRISONVILLE, HIGGINSVILLE, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CITY KANSAS, KEARNEY, KEYTESVILLE, LA CYGNE, LANSING, LAWSON, LEAVENWORTH, LENEXA, LEXINGTON, LIBERTY, LOUISBURG, MARSHALL, MOBERLY, MOUND CITY, NEW FRANKLIN, ODESSA, OLATHE, OSAWATOMIE, OVERLAND PARK, PAOLA, PARKVILLE, PLATTE CITY, PLEASANT HILL, PLEASANTON, RAYMORE, RICH HILL, RICHMOND, RIVERSIDE, SALISBURY, SEDALIA, SHAWNEE, STANLEY, WARRENSBURG, WEATHERBY LAKE, WESTON, AND WINDSOR.

04/03/2026

Friday afternoon weather update.

Severe Storms Possible Friday Afternoon/Evening. Key Messages: Slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening (2 to 10 PM). Low confidence but high impact chance of isolated severe thunderstorms between 2 and 5 PM in eastern KS and western MO ahead of the cold front. Line of thunderstorms will develop along the cold front as it moves into the region from west to east. Damaging winds (>60 mph) will be the primary hazard. Hail Risk (golf ball size) greatest with any isolated storms. Tornado Risk with isolated storms and risk of spin ups embedded in the line. Brief, heavy downpours are possible which may aggravate ongoing flooding.

04/03/2026

The 2nd Annual First Responders Sensory-Friendly Event is Saturday, April 18, and we are excited to welcome families from across the community.

This event is designed to provide a calm, inclusive environment where individuals with sensory sensitivities can safely explore first-responder vehicles, meet officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel, and learn about their work—without crowds, bright lights, or loud sirens.

Our goal is to make emergency services more comfortable and familiar for everyone.

Date: April 18, 2026
Location: LSFD Station No. 4 (5031 NE Lakewood Way)
Time: 3 time slots; 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.

Reservations are required. One time slot per family. Scan the QR code or the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../508054DAFA72CA3FA7...

We look forward to seeing you there and creating a positive, comfortable experience for everyone in our community.

04/03/2026

A good day to stay weather aware!

Severe storms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. This afternoon there will be the chance for storms out ahead of a cold front. This round of storms is more uncertain however, if they do develop all modes of severe weather will be possible including very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The best potential area for that will be in the enhanced threat area (orange). A second and more certain round of storms will be along the cold front itself late this afternoon into tonight. The main threat with this round of storms will be for damaging winds with a few tornadoes also possible. Highs today will be in the 70s to lower 80s.

04/02/2026

The Lee's Summit Fire Department Honor Guard represented us well at yesterday's ceremony!

04/01/2026

For the portion of Lee's Summit in Cass County.

Update: Tornado Watch issued April 1 at 6:11PM CDT until April 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Linn, KS; Miami, KS; Bates, MO; Cass, MO; Henry, MO; Johnson, MO; Pettis, MO

TORNADO WATCH 87, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS

LINN MIAMI

IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

PETTIS

IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI

BATES CASS HENRY
JOHNSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADRIAN, BELTON, BUTLER, CLINTON,
HARRISONVILLE, LA CYGNE, LOUISBURG, MOUND CITY, OSAWATOMIE,
PAOLA, PLEASANT HILL, PLEASANTON, RAYMORE, RICH HILL, SEDALIA,
WARRENSBURG, AND WINDSOR.

03/28/2026

Lee's Summit Fire Department Achievement Ceremony

March 28th, 2026

03/28/2026

Update: Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 2:31AM CDT until March 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Atchison; Miami; Linn; Doniphan; Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson; Atchison; Nodaway; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Mercer; Putnam; Schuyler; Holt; Andrew; De Kalb; Daviess; Grundy; Sullivan; Buchanan; Clinton; Caldwell; Livingston; Linn; Platte; Clay; Ray; Carroll; Jackson; Lafayette; Cass

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015,
016, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 028, 029, 030, 031, 037, 038 and
043.

* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.

* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/27/2026

Update: Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 2:35AM CDT until March 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Atchison; Miami; Linn; Doniphan; Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson; Atchison; Nodaway; Worth; Gentry; Harrison; Mercer; Holt; Andrew; De Kalb; Daviess; Buchanan; Clinton; Caldwell; Platte; Clay; Ray; Jackson; Cass

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 013, 014, 020, 021, 022,
028, 029, 030, 037 and 043.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM CDT
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.

* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

03/26/2026

Heat, elevated fire danger, and the potential for severe weather- just a normal day in Missouri. Keep hydrated, no open flames outdoors and extinguish smoking materials before placing them in an appropriate container. Stay weather aware!

03/21/2026

Due to the elevated risk of an outdoor fire today, all recreational and open burning permits for the City of Lee's Summit are suspended for the weekend. The use of any outdoor open flame appliance is strongly discouraged, and please dispose of smoking materials appropriately.

Record-breaking early-Spring heat, combined with extremely dry conditions, will lead to critical fire weather conditions in northeastern KS and northwestern MO today. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid-90s this afternoon. Cooler weather moves into the area Sunday – Monday, with above normal temperatures returning through the end of next week.